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Cubs add Hammel to NL Division Series roster
Major League Baseball

Cubs add Hammel to NL Division Series roster

Published Oct. 9, 2015 2:21 p.m. ET

ST. LOUIS (AP) The Chicago Cubs have added pitcher Jason Hammel to their NL division series roster and have dropped outfielder Quintin Berry.

Hammel could start Game 4 of the best-of-five series against the NL Central champion St. Louis Cardinals but also will be available out of the bullpen.

Berry was on the NL wild-card roster.

Both the Cubs and Cardinals are carrying 11 pitchers.

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Cubs manager Joe Maddon had far few pressing decisions to make than Cardinals manager Mike Matheny. The Cardinals left first baseman Matt Adams; relievers Randy Choate and Steve Cishek; and utilityman Pete Kozma off their roster.

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